UnPolitics with Preeti

In a wide-ranging interview for the 'UnPolitics' podcast, actor and author Ashutosh Rana discussed his role as Ravan in the popular stage play 'Humare Ram'. Rana, who has also written the book 'Ramrajya', shared his philosophical insights, stating, "The bigger the enemy, the bigger you," and explained that an adversary should be respected for stimulating one's potential. He delved into the complex...

In his first major interview, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma confirmed that former CM Vasundhara Raje proposed his name for the top post. Speaking exclusively to India Today, the first-time MLA from Sanganer reflected on his journey from a farmer's family in Bharatpur to the state's highest office. He emphasised his accessibility, stating his doors are open for anyone, even at 2 a.m. T...

In an interview, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed multiple issues concerning the state. He discussed the displacement of villagers in border areas, questioning the frequency of their uprooting. Regarding the floods in Punjab, which resulted in 56 casualties, impacted 20 lakh people, submerged over 2300 villages, and destroyed more than five lakh acres of crops, causing an estimated lo...

In a wide-ranging interview on UnPolitics, four-time Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey, a BJP MP representing Jharkhand's Godda constituency, discusses his political journey and public image. Dubey, who stated his blood contains the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and RSS, recounts his family's struggles during the Emergency and his 16-year tenure as a director at Essar before entering politics in...

Political strategist Prashant Kishor, in a wide-ranging interview, discussed the upcoming Bihar elections and the platform of his Jan Suraaj party. Kishor stated, 'If Congress is not with RJD, I help them,' and attributed Bihar's challenges to Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar, while also identifying the Congress and BJP as 'the real culprits' for the state's devastation. He characterized the Ras...

In a comprehensive interview, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy discussed his political journey, from student politics to joining the Congress party under Rahul Gandhi's leadership. He presented a significant political forecast, predicting Prime Minister Modi's tenure will conclude in 2029 and that Rahul Gandhi will be elected as the next Prime Minister in the same year, citing his track reco...

In an exclusive India Today interview, senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister Uma Bharti offered perspectives on various national issues and personal experiences. She stated that Nathuram Godse's act was not just the killing of Mahatma Gandhi but also 'killed the future of the country' and Gandhi's vision for a self-reliant India. Bharti recounted her return to the BJP, detailing senior leade...

Asaduddin Owaisi on Godse, Razakars, Malegaon Verdict, and India-Pakistan Cricket: An UnPolitics Interview.  Asaduddin Owaisi, a five-time Member of Parliament, asserted that 'Godse was the first terrorist of independent India,' linking it to the recent Malegaon blast verdict. He stated that 'terrorism has become a new religion' and criticized the narrative of 'Hindu terror.' Owaisi categoric...

In an interview on the show UnPolitics, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra discussed a range of topics, including misogyny in Indian society, intra-party dynamics, and political controversies. Moitra addressed her expulsion from Parliament, asserting that the allegations were baseless and expressing calmness in the face of adversity. She spoke about the CBI visiting her parents' house, highlightin...

In an extensive interview, Congress MP and Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi addressed political and personal matters. He described the Congress party as democratic and tolerant of criticism, remarking, “If you can survive in Congress, you can survive anywhere.” Gogoi accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of remaining in power through alleged criminal activities and claimed Sarma ha...

From being the son of Chandrababu Naidu to Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh opens up on carving his own path, rebuilding a younger state, and why leadership today means balancing legacy with ground realities. In this candid conversation, he talks reforms, digital governance, gender equity, and the future of the TDP-NDA alliance. A conversation that looks at Andhra’s revival — through the e...

From ‘Mama of MP’ to Minister for Farmers, Shivraj Singh Chouhan opens up on power, pain, and political survival. He talks about legacy, leadership, and life beyond the chair—plus the personal toll, party battles, and staying grounded through it all. A rare, no-holds-barred conversation with one of BJP’s most enduring faces.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari discusses his political journey, influences, and views on various issues, including his involvement in education, agriculture, organic farming, and green energy in the first episode of UnPolitics Podcast with India Today's Preeti Choudhry. He reflects on his early days as a student leader, his admiration for leaders like George Fernandes, and his approach to politics,...